nssd70m2
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Norfolk Southern Piedmont Division
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Post by nssd70m2 on Mar 29, 2009 10:13:01 GMT -5
Just picked up the A-B set the other day. Don't look half bad. I will scratch build the HEP exhast, install correct horns, grab irons on sides, mu hoses. I will post pics when done
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Post by cnj1524 on Mar 29, 2009 13:32:14 GMT -5
I got them too for my son,good price for what they are.
Just a note the real F9A's are only a shell as both were
rebuilt to GP40-2 standards,this was told to me by the
engineer when they were at the strasburg railroad
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nssd70m2
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Post by nssd70m2 on Mar 29, 2009 18:14:11 GMT -5
Awesome. I myself am only 13, but I sure do love model railroading! Making your own locomotives and cars is the best part of the hobby itself. Anyways...the HEP exhast is finished. I'll post pics later.
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nssd70m2
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Post by nssd70m2 on Mar 30, 2009 21:44:58 GMT -5
Okay so now ditch light holes are drilled and HEP exhast is finished. I am going to send it to Charleston Digital Trains to have DCC/sound installed. But you said they are rebuilt to GP40-2 standards? What engine do they have in them? This can be a problem cuz the engine is apparently not an F unit prime mover...
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Post by cnj1524 on Mar 30, 2009 22:24:55 GMT -5
Opps wrong info,They were rebuilt to GP38-2 standards.
Has naturally aspirated 645-16 prime mover w/cummins genset
AAR control stand.They were rebuilt by MK sometime in the
early 80's for MARC,former B&O F7s
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nssd70m2
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Post by nssd70m2 on Mar 31, 2009 7:33:29 GMT -5
Okay thanks. That's gonna sound cool coming from an F unit! LOL
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